Fifa bans Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al Nassr from registering new players

13.07.2023 - 11:21 breakingnews.ie

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have been banned from registering new players due to “outstanding debts”, Fifa has said.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo moved to the Middle East in January, with a host of star names having followed since as the kingdom seeks to build the Saudi Pro League into one of the world’s best.

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Sadio Mane has completed his move from Bayern Munich to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, joining Cristiano Ronaldo at the Riyadh club.

Sadio Mane Joins Cristiano Ronaldo At Saudi Side Al Nassr

Saudi side Al Nassr confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane on Tuesday as the Senegal star prepares to team up with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The twice African footballer of the year is the latest high profile player to join the cash-rich Saudi league. "I'm really happy to be part of you guys, I can't wait to see you," Mane said in a video addressed to Al Nassr supporters on the club's social media accounts.

Sadio Mane signs for Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich

RIYADH: Saudi side Al-Nassr announced the signing of Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane on Tuesday.

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes With Superb Header, Surpasses German Legend's Feat

Cristiano Ronaldo has been closely followed after his move to Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr. While some scorned his move to the Saudi league from elite European leagues, Ronaldo's move has seen other superstars also joining him now in the league. And Ronaldo has been breaking records too. In Al Nassr's recent match against Tunisian club Monastir, Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season with a header in the 74th minute. His team won the match 2-1. With the goal, Ronaldo broke the record of German football legend Gerd Muller, who had 144 goals with headers. Ronaldo now has 145 goals through headers.

Cristiano Ronaldo nets first goal of season to boost Al Nassr's King Salman Cup bid

Cristiano Ronaldo is off the mark for the 2023/24 season, scoring his first goal of the new campaign to help Al Nassr top their group in the King Salman Club Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Cristiano Ronaldo grabs historic goal as Al-Nassr defeat Tunisia’s Union Monastirienne in King Salman Club Cup

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season as Al-Nassr defeated Tunisian club Union Sportive Monastirienne in their second Group C match of the 2023 King Salman Club Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia.